She forcefully _______ her view that something needs to be done to reduce crime in the city in front of city council.

Question

A. asserted
B. snarled
C. murmured
D. commented

Answer 1

And you think it's ... ?

Answer 2

A. asserted

Answer 3

Correct. To assert means to state a fact/belief confidently and forcefully.
-Just saying, incase anyone happens to come across this question, even if this post is very old.